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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.83, 14,616.05 and 6,612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.83, 14,616.05 and 6,612.71 is: 9,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.83 : 14,616.05 = 6,612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.83/14,616.05 = 6,612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.83x = 14,616.05 × 6,612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.83x = 96,651,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,651,593.85/10,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.11

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